Novel Ideas: “Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt (JCCL)

Explore classic and contemporary fiction and nonfiction from around the world. This group will sample critically acclaimed and prize-winning titles with open and inclusive discussion.

This month’s read: “Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt

Three lonely creatures – two human, one giant Pacific octopus – form relationships that help them cope with loss and anger. In the Sowell Bay Aquarium, the night cleaner is observed by a grumpy and intelligent cephalopod. When a new cleaner comes to work at the aquarium, Marcellus the octopus discovers that he might have answers to the questions haunting their lives.